Navy League of New Zealand

Navy League of New Zealand is a maritime organisation established in 1896 in New Zealand.

As of 2012 there are five constituent branches of Navy League of New Zealand:

Purpose & Objects

The Navy League in New Zealand has a number of general goals or objectives. The primary one is the support and development of the Sea Cadet Corps.

Activities

The Auckland Navy League branch supports and funds a regatta (known as The Navy League Regatta) for the four Auckland Sea Cadet Units (TS Achilles (Central City), TS Bellona (Hobsonville), TS Gambia (Otahuhu), and TS Leander (Devonport) ).

  • The John Pallot Memorial Scholarship was established to recognise a sea cadet in the Christchurch/Canterbury area between 16 and 18 years who has made a significant contribution to their unit and demonstrates leadership potential.
  • The Navy League Canterbury Prize in Diplomacy & International Relations is an award to the top student in the BA (Hons) programme in Diplomacy & International Relations at the University of Canterbury.

The Navy League Special Service Medal is awarded by the National Executive for long or exceptional service to the Navy League movement in New Zealand.

Notable Navy League of New Zealand Members
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See also

Sea Cadet Corps

Events
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